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2,872kms and 896 punctures later...
Dallaglio and
Flintoff saddled up to raise over £2m for charity
LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO and Freddie Flintoff ditched balls and bats for two wheels in an epic 2,872km challenge across Europe, featuring 3,000metre climbs and tough terrain in Europe to raise over £2.012m for charity. The duo, along with 13 other core
riders, crossed the finish line at the gateway to the Olympic park in London’s Westfield Stratford City, having started at Olympia, the ancient birthplace of the Olympic Games in Greece. Flintoff said: “It’s been a long struggle, but worthwhile to go through half of the
suffering the people we’re raising money for go through every day.” The team has reached their target of £2.012m to support some fantastic British causes through the Dallaglio Foundation, the AF Foundation and Virgin Unite, with the help of each and every rider. Official Cycling Partner Halfords
supported the riders as they rode the route, providing mechanical support and spares for all the riders throughout the entire ride – which saw a patience-testing 896 punctures.
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“IT’S TIME the government made the justice system fairer for cyclists who are hurt or seriously injured on our roads. Urgent action is needed to support bike riders, to give us the confidence that we are being supported and protected by the law. We want safer roads. We want them now.” Robert Garbutt, Cycling Weekly editor.
“We know that many people would like to walk and cycle for their daily journeys, but feel that the roads in our communities are just not safe enough. Everyone should respect other people on our streets, no matter what form of transport they are using. We all deserve
to be safe when getting around. However, we need to do more to protect the most vulnerable road users, and it’s time our justice system reflected that fact.”
Malcolm Shepherd, Sustrans chief exec.
Shepherd and Garbutt joined a chorus of voices from the likes of British Cycling, Brake, LCC, CTC and more in calling for the government to stiffen bad driving penalties, May 31st.
“Cyclopark is a world-class, state of the art facility that will encourage more people of all abilities to take up sport. It will leave a fantastic legacy for Kent
from London hosting the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.” Hugh Robertson MP cuts the ribbon on the newly opened Cyclopark, May 31st.
“This is exciting news – CTC has a hugely important role to play as the champion for cycling and cyclists in the UK and the move to become a registered charity is a key milestone in strengthening that.” CTC's CEO Gordon Seabright on the
news that the Charity Commission for England and Wales had approved CTC’s application to become a charity, June 8th.
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